Pima County Jail

Leisure Time

Interview with Guero 1 and Jim


JM: What types of facilities were available to help pass the time?
Guero 1: tv and anyone could buy a radio, we played cards and chess and sometimes craps
Jim: nothing, tv, books, church

JM: Did you have regular access to the entertainment or was competition fierce?
Guero 1: well theres two tvs and 50 inmates on our floor so tv was hard to watch
Jim: nah...you could but it was more a hassle....better to stasy in your house

JM: Did you have a hard time staying in shape while in jail?
Guero 1: no i was in better shape in jail
Jim: heck yes...left fat from cookies!!!! Like 1 hour a week out in the yard....????????????

JM: How often did you get to go outside?
Guero 1: once a week
Jim: look at the last response

JM: Did the jail offer church services? If so, what were they like and when were they held?
Guero 1: they offered but im not a religous person so i wouldn't kno whow they were
Jim: yes they did and it was/is a good thing